[elkfersupper]

Escaping from prison is a punishable crime, and should be.

Escaping from prison is the duty of every prisoner of war.

If I were locked up for certain stupid things today (like refusing to comply with Obamacare), I would deem myself a prisoner of war and resolve to escape.

[Oberon]

Escaping from prison is a punishable crime, and should be.

Escaping from prison is the duty of every prisoner of war.

The two statements are not in conflict. :D